Ultra-Processed Food Consumption and Incidence of Obesity and Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in Adults: A Systematic Review of Prospective Studies

Ultra-processed foods (UPF) are energy-dense, nutritionally unbalanced products, low in fiber but high in saturated fat, salt, and sugar. Recently, UPF consumption has increased likewise the incidence of obesity and cardiometabolic diseases. To highlight a possible relationship, we conducted a syste...

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Main Authors: Sara Paola Mambrini, Francesca Menichetti, Simone Ravella, Marta Pellizzari, Ramona De Amicis, Andrea Foppiani, Alberto Battezzati, Simona Bertoli, Alessandro Leone
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-05-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/15/11/2583